In addition to any immediate emergency care, an operator on can put in a computerized referral to the local VA suicide prevention coordinator who will set up anappointment the next day, she says.
Since the symptoms of primary aldosteronism aren't always obvious, your doctor may be the one to suggest you set up anappointment to get screened for the condition.
They could wait however long it takes to see an ER doctor (likely several hours) or the ER staff would set them up with anappointment with a primary care physician within 24 hours.